The Sisters

"The Sisters" is a short story by German author Georg Ebers. The story is set in Egypt and follows the lives of two sisters, Irene and Charmian, who are very close despite having vastly different personalities. Irene is described as being introverted and spiritual, while Charmian is outgoing and enjoys the pleasures of life. They live with their father, a well-known archaeologist, in a house on the banks of the Nile. The story begins with the arrival of a young painter, Philippus, who has c...